medical terms Flashcards
1
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-aphresis
A
removal of…
2
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-ectomy
A
surgical removal of…
3
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-scopy
A
study or examination of…
4
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-stomy
A
surgical opening of…
5
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-carcinoma
A
cancer originating in the skin or tissue cells of internal organs
6
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-sarcoma
A
cancer originating in the body’s connective tissue cells
7
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-penia
A
lack of or deficiency
8
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-plasia
A
growth or development
9
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-emia
A
abnormal blood condition
10
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-uria
A
urine
11
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-cyte
A
cell
12
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-amnios
A
amniotic fluid
13
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-thorax
A
chest cavity
14
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-megaly
A
irregular enlargement
15
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-trophy
A
nourished growth
16
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-stenosis
A
abnormal narrowing
17
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-sclerosis
A
hardening of tissue
18
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-stasis
A
stability/ staying still
